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Senior cat care: screening schedule & what to track
Check-up schedule: 10–15 years: a vet check at least every 6 months, and ask about T4 (thyroid) screening.Fact
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What to record
Mobility change: Reluctance to jump, stiffness, or hiding can be arthritis — ~90% of cats over 12 have joint disease. Log it and raise it with your vet; treatment options exist but the choice is theirs.Fact
What to track: Weight, appetite, water intake, litter habits, activity and any night-time confusion — trends over months catch senior disease early. Bring the log to each visit.Professional guidance
Watch for these
- Weight loss, increased thirst/urination, or new night-time yowling in a senior cat warrants a prompt vet visit.
Professional advice recommended. Book a non-urgent veterinary appointment.
How this was decided
- senior >10yr; exam cadence by age (EV-030)
- DJD common in seniors; changes = track + vet (EV-031)
Sources
- T1 (AAHA/AAFP joint practice guidelines, peer-reviewed in J Feline Med Surg) · Tier 1 · verified 2026-07-17 · commercial bias noted · source conflict noted
- T1-T2 (Cornell Feline Health Center; FDA-approved label for Solensia/frunevetmab; International Cat Care) · Tier 2 · verified 2026-07-17 · commercial bias noted · source conflict noted
Real questions cat owners ask
- My senior cat suddenly went blind - is it high blood pressure?
- Gabapentin use for an older cat with arthritis - and is Solensia better?
- My old cat cries and paces at night and seems confused - is it dementia?
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